✦ Pet travel between Ireland and Europe

Travel with your cat or dog
between Ireland and Europe

Pet travel between Ireland and Europe — made simple. Airline policies, eligibility checks, legal requirements and booking support for cats and dogs flying across Europe from Ireland.

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Everything you need to travel with your cat or dog across Europe from Ireland

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Choose your departure and destination across Ireland and Europe. We show every airline and whether they accept cats or dogs on that exact route — in both directions.
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Check your pet's eligibility
Enter your pet's breed, weight and carrier size. Get an instant answer — plus the exact rule that applies — for every airline on your route.
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Get your legal checklist
Every document and vet requirement for your destination country — microchip, vaccines, health certificate, tapeworm treatment and critical timing windows.
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Airline pet policies

Every airline between Ireland and Europe — pet policies fully mapped

Click any airline for full details — weight limits, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, fees, and Ireland-specific rules.

EI
Aer Lingus
Ireland
Cargo only
AF
Air France
France
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€125
⚠ Pets cannot travel in cabin or hold on flights to/from Ireland — cargo only via Air France-KLM Cargo specialist.
BA
British Airways
UK
WK
Edelweiss Air
Switzerland
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€85
EW
Eurowings
Germany
2L
Helvetic Airways
Switzerland
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€75
IB
Iberia
Spain
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€50
⚠ No cabin or hold from Dublin — pets must travel as cargo via Woof Airlines / IAG Cargo.
I2
Iberia Express
Spain
✓ CabinMax 8 kg
KL
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Netherlands
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€70
⚠ Cabin allowed (no UK-style embargo for Ireland).
LH
Lufthansa
Germany
FR
Ryanair
Ireland
No pets
LX
SWISS International Air Lines
Switzerland
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€60
⚠ Pets must travel as cargo (Swiss World Cargo) to/from Ireland.
TO
Transavia France
France
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€60
HV
Transavia Netherlands
Netherlands
✓ Cabin✓ HoldMax 8 kg€50
⚠ No Transavia service to Ireland or UK.
VY
Vueling
Spain
✓ CabinMax 8 kg€45
Pet eligibility checker

Will my cat or dog be allowed on this flight?

Instant eligibility check based on live airline policy data — for any route between Ireland and Europe.

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Fill in your pet's details and click Check eligibility to get an instant answer.

Legal entry requirements

What your cat or dog needs to enter each country

Entry requirements for the most popular routes between Ireland and Europe. Plan with your vet at least 3-6 months before travel.

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France
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU pet passport accepted
  • No health certificate needed
  • No tapeworm treatment
  • No quarantine

EU member.

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Ireland
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU pet passport accepted
  • No health certificate needed
  • Tapeworm treatment required
  • No quarantine

Ireland is part of the EU pet travel scheme.

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Italy
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU pet passport accepted
  • No health certificate needed
  • No tapeworm treatment
  • No quarantine

EU member.

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Spain
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU pet passport accepted
  • No health certificate needed
  • No tapeworm treatment
  • No quarantine

EU member.

Official source →
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Switzerland
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU passport NOT accepted
  • Health certificate (within 10 days)
  • No tapeworm treatment
  • No quarantine

Switzerland is not an EU member but participates in the Schengen area.

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United Kingdom
  • Microchip (ISO 11784/11785)
  • Rabies vaccination
  • EU passport NOT accepted
  • Health certificate (within 10 days)
  • Tapeworm treatment required
  • No quarantine

Post-Brexit: EU pet passport no longer accepted.

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Requirements can change — always verify with your vet and the official government source before booking.

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Ferry travel with your cat or dog
between Ireland and Europe

Ferry travel is often the most comfortable option for pets — no cabin weight limits, no breed bans, and your pet can travel in the car or in dedicated pet-friendly kennels.

🇮🇪 → 🇬🇧Ireland — Wales (Holyhead, Pembroke)
🇮🇪 → 🇫🇷Ireland — France (Cherbourg, Roscoff)
🇮🇪 → 🇬🇧Ireland — Scotland (Cairnryan)
Irish FerriesStena LineBrittany Ferries

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No breed bans · No weight limits · Pet kennels available

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